There are over 200 different kinds of arthritis and though the condition is most common in the elderly it’s more than possible to contract it as a child. All 200 varieties affect the joints in one way or another and most come with a nasty dose of chronic pain and the potential for lost mobility. Before more modern treatments were developed to deal with them, arthritic patients could also expect to suffer deformity as their joints swelled and shifted under the force of the condition.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and it’s caused when the cartilage (cushioning) between joints degrades and the bones start to rub together. This causes irritation which causes swelling, pain and mobility issues. Not much is known about the specific causes of osteoarthritis but a new risk factor was recently discovered for ladies.
There are chemicals called PFC’s which are in found in loads of different things. Non-stick pans, take-away containers and carpeting all contain PFC’s and it’s now been made clear that they’re a factor in ladies developing osteoarthritis. This is awful news as ladies tend to be much more at risk for this condition than men are anyways. Considering these chemicals are in so many different places and spread so thickly throughout the developed world, it might be very difficult to totally avoid them.
We at Yourwellness suggest not panicking but instead lessening your risks in other, more tangible ways than running from new carpet. Try eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods like berries and avoid inflammatory foods which tend to be much more processed. Along with the diet could be some gentle exercise. Nothing too strenuous as this actually makes joints much more at risk for arthritis. Things like water aerobics can be great for maintaining healthy joints and lessening the risk of arthritis or any other mobility damaging.
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